1999 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 272 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Routan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Routan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Routan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 78 L |
